Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is not colored, what fraction is colored?

Back

3/4

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 3 equal parts?

Back

1/3

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 3/4?

Back

3/4 is larger than 1/2.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/4 + 2/4?

Back

1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.